Fifth Annual Spring Fling EGGstravaganza

Las Olas Oceanside Park 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
The Fifth Annual Spring Fling EGGstravaganza will provide a groovy opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a Hippie-D’ Hoppity day of engaging activities and fun in the sun. Free and open to the public courtesy of the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Improvement District, visitors and locals alike are encouraged to wear their retro-inspired best and participate in special activities and entertainment. The Hippie-D’ Hoppity affair will include: • Hippie-D’ Hoppity Selfie Station | Guests are encouraged to dress up in their retro-inspired Easter finest and snap a selfie in the 360-video experience. • The MKT, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Shop and stroll local vendors displaying an eclectic selection of food, art, clothing, jewelry, home goods, pet supplies, body care and more. • Egg Hunt | Eventgoers are encouraged to bring an Easter basket and gather on the main lawn for The LOOP’s Egg Hunt countdown with over 15,000 eggs. The main lawn will be divided into three sections accommodating children under 5 at 10:15 a.m., children 6-9 at 10:30 a.m., and children 10-13 at 10:45 a.m. Come down early and explore the park and vendors for a pre-egg hunt, golden egg hunt. Find the golden egg hidden somewhere on the grounds and take home a gourmet Easter basket. • Children’s Arts & Crafts, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | In recognition of Earth Month, The LOOP’s children’s craft corner features make-and-take crafts that are good for the planet. • Live Music and Entertainment: • From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: DJ David & the Hippie D’Hop Hares • From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Complimentary hippie art face painting • From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Sack races and freeze dance contests For more information, visit https://theloopflb.com/events/spring-fling-2025/.
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Friday Night Sound Waves: American Idiots: Green Day Tribute

Las Olas Oceanside Park 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Rock 'n' Roll on the beach! Everyone under the sun is invited to join The LOOP for the ultimate backstage pass to iconic music under the stars! The Ninth Annual Friday Night Sound Waves “Backstage Pass” series lights up Las Olas Oceanside Park with legendary hits from iconic tribute acts. Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres. The series is sponsored by Audacy, 102.7 The Beach. Get ready to rock out with American Idiots, the ultimate Green Day tribute band, as they bring the high-energy sound and rebellious spirit of Green Day to life! This electrifying experience captures the raw energy and drive that defined Green Day when they first exploded onto the scene. With their spot-on renditions of the band’s greatest hits, the American Idiots deliver a show that’s the next best thing to seeing Green Day live.

Friday Night Sound Waves: Divas of Pop: Blondie and No Doubt

Las Olas Oceanside Park 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Rock 'n' Roll on the beach! Everyone under the sun is invited to join The LOOP for the ultimate backstage pass to iconic music under the stars! The Ninth Annual Friday Night Sound Waves “Backstage Pass” series lights up Las Olas Oceanside Park with legendary hits from iconic tribute acts. Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Business Improvement District, Friday Night Sound Waves welcomes locals and visitors, the young and the young at heart, to enjoy some of South Florida’s best musical talents, performing an eclectic range of genres. The series is sponsored by Audacy, 102.7 The Beach. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as Heart of Glass and Subliminal Doubt bring the iconic sounds of Blondie and No Doubt to life in an electrifying doubleheader tribute concert! Heart of Glass delivers a sensational tribute to Blondie, capturing the essence of the pioneering band that revolutionized new wave and punk in the late ‘70s and dominated the charts in the ‘80s. Fronted by Monica Edwards, who channels Debbie Harry’s look, voice and vibrant energy, this talented Orlando-based band takes audiences on a journey through Blondie’s greatest hits, including “Heart of Glass,” “Call Me,” “One Way or Another,” “Rapture” and more. It’s a celebration of Blondie’s groundbreaking sound and their timeless influence on rock and pop music.